West Morris Area YMCA

Located in northwestern New
Jersey, this Y branch is all about aquatic exercise and therapy.
The warm-water pool is shallow enough for water walking,
aqua-fitness classes and learn-to-swim programming. To enable
universal access, a portable chair lift can be fit into any one of
17 stanchions around the pool.

Perhaps the most unique aquatic activity area is the Aqua Cube.
Located adjacent to the warm-water pool, it is a 3.5-foot-deep
space designed specifically for aquatic rehab and circuit training
classes.

This area can accommodate any level of disability, any type of
rehab client, and all levels of fitness for aquatic personal
training. It's used by members and rented out to local hospitals,
physical therapy businesses, and special needs schools.

With the recent addition of the warm-water pool and Aqua Cube, West
Morris has spent the past several years developing a comprehensive
program for aqua- fitness/aquatic rehab.

The Y hired and trained new staffers, added aqua-fitness classes to
the schedule, and gave seminars explaining the benefits of water
training.

Currently, there are three AEA- and ATRI-certified aquatic rehab
specialists on staff, and the facility has partnerships within the
community.

All aquatic areas, including a competition pool and spa, maintain
separate environments, HVAC and filtration systems. The facility
also uses ultraviolet disinfection and air quality control.